Xigera Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
A Living Canvas of Art and Conservation in the Okavango Delta
Nestled deep within the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana's UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, Xigera Safari Lodge reimagines safari as both art and regeneration. Elevated walkways and stilted structures protect the floodplain, while interiors showcase more than 80 commissioned works by Africa's most visionary artists, designers, and artisans. Every space — whether a sculptural chair, handwoven textile, or firelit boma — tells a story of heritage, creativity, and place.
Hospitality at Xigera is rooted in authenticity and freedom. With no set schedules, guests are invited to craft their own journey: drift silently in a mokoro canoe, track leopards on foot, rise for yoga at dawn, or spend the night in the Baobab Treehouse under the stars. Dining follows a "radius cooking" philosophy, sourcing 90% of ingredients from within Botswana. Elevated takes on local classics — like slow-cooked seswaa, morogo greens, and baobab sorbet — connect every meal to the land and culture.
What Awaits You
Living Art Gallery
More than 80 commissioned works by Africa's most visionary artists, designers, and artisans are woven into every space — from sculptural chairs to handwoven textiles.
Mokoro & Wildlife Encounters
Drift silently in a mokoro canoe through the Delta's channels, track leopards on foot, or spend the night in the Baobab Treehouse under the stars.
Radius Cooking Philosophy
90% of ingredients sourced from within Botswana — slow-cooked seswaa, morogo greens, and baobab sorbet connect every meal to the land and culture.
Freedom & Flexibility
No set schedules. Guests craft their own journey — yoga at dawn, game drives at dusk, stargazing from a treehouse, or simply stillness by the lagoon.
Regenerative ImpactArt, Community & Conservation
Xigera Safari Lodge is a model of regenerative hospitality in Botswana's Okavango Delta. With 96% local staff, solar-powered systems, and a Citizens Employee Share Trust, it ensures tourism benefits communities directly.
Community Empowerment
Xigera provides above-average wages, pensions, housing, and ongoing training. Seasonal hires, chef internships, and a Citizens Employee Share Trust ensure tourism benefits flow directly to local communities.
Conservation Partnerships
Partnering with Wild Entrust and Nkashi Trust, Xigera supports biodiversity monitoring, youth-led conservation tours, and community art commissions. Guest stays fund education, healthcare, and conservation initiatives.
Solar-Powered Operations
Powered by 92% solar energy, with backup generators used sparingly. Greywater is recycled, organic waste composted, and single-use plastics eliminated. Locally sourced materials and elevated architecture minimize ecological footprint.
Art & Cultural Heritage
More than 80 African artists shaped the lodge's design, weaving heritage and creativity into every space. Guests connect through fireside oral histories, art tours, and culinary traditions that celebrate Botswana's identity.
A Glimpse of Xigera
Xigera Safari Lodge
The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the world's last great wetlands and home to elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and over 400 bird species. Xigera sits deep within the Moremi Game Reserve, accessible only by light aircraft — ensuring an exclusive and pristine wilderness experience.
- Hotel AddressXigera Safari Lodge, Botswana
- Closest AirportMaun International Airport, followed by light aircraft transfer to Xigera Airstrip
- Travel Time From Airport~30 minutes by charter flight from Maun, ~1.5 hours from Kasane
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